A photography-focused podcast that delves into the creative process, and the trials and tribulations of bringing lasting value to your artwork, regardless of the medium. I will discuss a range of topics including: interviews with creators, self-publishing books and zines, great photo books, exhibitions, unsung heroes, being true to your creative self... and so much more. Hosted by Nick Tauro Jr.
An engaging conversation with Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos. We discuss his photo book "The Precipice" which deals with hospital operating rooms, surgical tools, and hospital morgues. Not as macabre as it sounds, this discussion goes deep into the "theater" of life and death.
Links:
Tony's website
The Precipice at Gnomic Books
Tony's Instagram
The life and work of photographic enigma Miroslav Tichý is the focal point of today's episode. I am joined by Roman Buxbaum, who runs the Tichý Ocean Foundation, the outlet for an extensive body of work by the eccentric, subversive Czech artist. Roman and I have an informative conversation that sheds light on this mysterious man of photography.
Links:
Tichý Ocean Foundation
A New York Times review of a Tichy exhibition at ICP
New book of Tichý work: "Screenshots"
Happy to welcome Boris Eldagsen to the podcast! Boris is at the bleeding edge where technology and fine art meet. He is a photographic artist and "promptographer" who incorporates A.I. into his creative workflow. We discuss the ins and the outs, the good, the bad and the ugly of this new frontier. Guess what, the sky isn't falling! A provocative discussion.
Links:
Boris Eldagsen website
The story behind his awarded A.I. photo, "The Electrician"
All About Midjourney
This episode I welcome photographer and photo book publisher Jesse Lenz to the podcast. We have a high spirited talk about the power of DIY, believing in your work, putting ink to paper, and the value of creating the things you want to see in the world. All this, plus we discuss his forthcoming book, "The Seraphim." Inspiration and positivity abounds.
Links:
Jesse Lenz website
Pre-order "The Seraphim" via Charcoal Press
The Charcoal Book Club
Chico Photo Review
Yugoslavia-born, Paris-based artist Sergej Vutuc joins me for a deep conversation about pushing the boundaries with his creative work. Combining sound, live performance, analog film and zine-making, Sergej possesses a singular creative approach that is inspiring to behold.
Sergej Vutuc website
Sergej Vutuc Live Performance video
Sergej Vutuc Instagram
A look at the life and work of a true art world enigma, Ray Johnson. Author Ellen Levy joins me to discuss the reluctant genius, sometimes referred to as "the most famous unknown artist." Collages and mail art and photos and more.
Links:
Ray Johnson Estate
Ray Johnson work at The Art Institute of Chicago
Ellen Levy on Instagram
A Book About Ray / Ellen Levy website
How To Draw A Bunny documentary
Arthur Tress has been a prolific photographer since the mid 1960s. Though he may have flown under the radar when compared to some of his contemporaries, a new retrospective at The Getty Center in Los Angeles aims to change that. I had the pleasure of discussing the "new to me" work of Tress with The Getty's Senior Curator of Photographs, Jim Ganz.
Arthur Tress website
Arthur Tress at The Getty website
Flood Dream photo
Danny Clinch was born "down the shore" in New Jersey. From humble beginnings, he ascended the ladder of rock and roll photography to become one of the top shooters in the world of music. He's photographed everyone from Johnny Cash to Tupac; the Beastie Boys to "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen. This conversation has tons of Jersey references, but you don't gotta be from the Garden State to enjoy!
Danny Clinch website
Transparent Gallery
Metallica at San Quentin photo
Sea.Hear.Now. Festival in Asbury Park
An encore presentation celebrating the life of Joan Liftin, who passed away earlier this year. We had a wonderful conversation back in season one. Sharing this as the dust settles from my recent trip to Paris Photo 2023.
Joan Liftin had an illustrious career in photography. Besides being a photographer with three monographs under her belt, Joan spent many years as a teacher at the ICP and a photo editor at the esteemed Magnum Photos. Plus, she was married to photographer Charles Harbutt. I really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do, too.
Joan Liftin at the ICP
Charles Harbutt at Artnet
Magnum Photos
This episode I welcome the Executive Director of the Penumbra Foundation and self-described iconoclast, Geoffrey Berliner to the podcast. We have a lively chat about photography's past (as well as its present and future), alternative processes and putting artists first!
Links:
Penumbra Foundation website
Sally Mann Tintypes article
Geoffrey Berliner upcoming exhibition (with Romualdas Pozerskis)
A fun, New Jersey style chat with book designer and creative force of nature, Yolanda "Yo" Cuomo. We discuss her start in the publishing world, her work with Marvin Israel, and her stellar photo book design work for Paolo Pellegrin, Sylvia Plachy, Edward Keating and Diane Arbus. Lots to dig into here!
Links:
Yolanda Cuomo website
Diane Arbus: Revelations
Revelations Book (Amazon)
Marvin Israel video
Sylvia Plachy: Unguided Tour
Legendary British photographer Brian Griffin joins me for an enjoyable chat about his career, especially his music / album cover work with such luminaries as Depeche Mode and Echo & The Bunnymen. My music geekery comes out in full force on this one; it brings back fond memories of hours spent listing to my vinyl albums back in 1980s New Jersey! What an honor to speak with a living legend of music photography.
Links:
Brian Griffin website
MODE book
Depeche Mode: A Broken Frame photo
Echo and the Bunnymen: Ocean Rain photo
My guest for this episode is writer Giancarlo Roma. Not only is he the son of noted photographer Thomas Roma, and the grandson of Lee Friedlander, he also manages the photo book imprint Haywire Press. A fun conversation about growing up surrounded by photography!
Links:
Haywire Press
Friedlander First Fifty book (written / compiled by Giancarlo Roma)
Thomas Roma website
A nice conversation with photographer and writer Tim Carpenter. Tim's book "To Photograph Is To Learn How To Die" is available now and is well worth the read. This episode is for all the existential photographers out there... you know who you are.
Links:
The Ice Plant: publisher of Tim's book; buy it here
Tim Carpenter website
Season Three starts off with a bang! Legendary graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister joins me for a great discussion about Werner Herzog, creative bravery, working hard, and how today might just be better than you think.
Links:
Sagmeister website
AIGA "Skin Cut" poster discussed
The Happy Film
Now Is Better book purchase
Werner Herzog
My season two final episode is a great one! Magnum photographer and true master of the medium Susan Meiselas joined my for a nice chat to discuss her lifetime of work, as featured in her traveling exhibition "Mediations." We talked about many of her iconic images and series, including "Carnival Strippers" as well as her noteworthy work in a Nicaraguan war zone. Such an honor to speak with a true giant of photography.
Links
Susan Meiselas website
Susan's Instagram
Carnival Strippers at the Magnum website
"Malatov Man" photography
A great chat with Lena Fritsch, all about Japanese photography after World War 2. Some familiar names pop up, but we also discuss unsung heroes and some new stars of the Japanese world of photography. It was a pleasure to speak to Lena, who wrote the book "Ravens & Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography Since 1945" published by Thames & Hudson.
Links:
"Ravens & Red Lipstick" Book
Morimura Yasumasa
Domon Ken
Vivo Collective
Provoke: Nakahira Takuma and Moriyama Daido, Taki Koji, Takanashi Yutaka and Okada Takahiko
Tokyo Rumando
What constitutes a photograph? In its purest form, photography is literally "writing with light." A camera is not necessarily mandatory for creating photographic images. I discuss the world of cameraless photography with Lauren Richman, who curated an exhibit called "Direct Contact" at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana.
Links
Direct Contact: Cameraless Photography Now
Henry Holmes Smith
An overview of the myriad ways to get your artwork in front of an audience. Get your work seen without losing your shirt or your self-respect! Some frank talk about the pros and cons of dealing with galleries, competitions and portfolio reviews, all with a healthy does of DIY enthusiasm to help you launch your artwork out into the world...and maybe even make a bit of money in the process.
Links:
PetaPixel's Tips For Showing Your Work
Lensculture's Guide to Working With Galleries
Chatter (music and artspace)
Cinema De Mes Reves (my work that is on display here in Albuquerque)
The second installment of my two-part Berlin photo book conversations. This time I welcome photographer Jason Langer, who has a striking new book out, simply titled "Berlin." We have a great talk about loss, pain, death, religion, joy, sex and everything in between. This was a really insightful chat, I hope you enjoy it.
Links:
Jason Langer website
Jason Langer Instagram
Buy "Berlin" book
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